milliepops
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what a massive bummer, but yes, it does sound like you've had a lucky escape
I suspect in reality there's more to it and that I've really had a lucky escape but for now I'm absolutely gutted
Oh, pants. Defo don't hand over the vetting cert unless they cough up. Remember the 14yo schoolmaster I mentioned on another of your threads, in S.Cheshire? As far as I know, he's still for sale and he's open to any vet. The selling yard is 100% genuine, and have known the horse for a long time. If you've forgotten the details, I can pm you.
deposit should be returned without question. the vetting only if they want the certificate for their own use.Originally we were looking to move him on Saturday so a second opinion today or tomorrow would not have cost them anything time-wise. Although the phone call suggesting the owner wanted to withdraw brought to light that he has "always been a bit funny with that leg" which suggests they have some idea there may be a problem.
I've since had a slightly abrupt voicemail from the owner who seemed somewhat aghast that I was expecting my deposit and vetting costs reimbursed if they want the vets cert.
Legally where do I stand in terms of deposit if they choose to withdraw? Presumably this would definitely be returned and it's only the vetting costs in question? Think I'll call BHS before returning her call to check.
I trust the vet as she was the one who vetted H many years ago.
She has said he's showing the beginnings of stringhalt. This was apparent when picking up the hind leg whereby he was snatchy with the foot and then seem to spasm momentarily before placing his hoof back on the ground.
Sounds like they feel your vet has messed thema round and if he's a good horse they may well have other buyers and at the end of the day they want to sell not waste more time - they may also be worried with or without good reason that more poking will bring more 'official' diagnosis
You are absoloutely right to withold the vet cert unless they pay for it.
I would not use this vet for a vetting again - she has hampered you badly by not advising you to investigate it at the vetting with x-rays to assess for cause and not diagnosing properly.
But would your deposit have to be returned if he technically 'passed the vet' ie was fit for the purpose for which you wanted him?